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Zhang Jiewen Olympics

She began her journey in badminton at the age of six or seven, starting at her school. Her height caught the attention of Fu Han, a badminton coach, at Guangzhou Stadium. This led her to choose badminton as her sport.

China
Birth Date: Jan 4, 1981
Zhang Jiewen profile image
Height: 5′9″
Birth Place: Guangzhou
Olympic Experience: 2004, 2008

Zhang Jiewen Olympic Medals

Olympic Medals

1
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total

Zhang Jiewen Olympics Milestones

Season Event Rank
2008 Women Doubles Quarterfinal
2004 Women Doubles G Gold

Zhang Jiewen Biography

She is right-handed and speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. Her hobbies include singing and playing computer games. Her sporting philosophy is, "The more courageous you are, the more skillful you will be."

Achievements

One of her most memorable achievements is winning the doubles gold medal at the 2005 World Championships in Anaheim, United States. She was named Guangzhou's outstanding female achiever, outstanding youth, and outstanding athlete in 2001. She received the outstanding youth award again in 2002 and was named one of Guangzhou's top ten achievers in 2003.

Challenges and Personal Life

She considered early retirement after her long-time partner, Yang Wei, was paired with Zhao Tingting for the 2007 Swiss Open. Her retirement application was rejected by China's General Administrator of Sport because she was needed to fill the gap left by another player, Huang Sui.

She is engaged to Malaysian national badminton team member Choong Tan Fook. They met through her relatives in Malaysia and started a relationship after the 2004 Malaysian Open. There has been speculation that she might take Malaysian citizenship after their marriage, potentially becoming a key doubles player for Malaysia.

Her journey in badminton has been marked by significant achievements and personal challenges. As she continues to navigate her career and personal life, her contributions to the sport remain noteworthy.

Zhang Jiewen FAQs on Olympics

  • Who is Zhang Jiewen?

    She began her journey in badminton at the age of six or seven, starting at her school. Her height caught the attention of Fu Han, a badminton coach, at Guangzhou Stadium. This led her to choose badminton as her sport.

  • In which city Zhang Jiewen was born?
    Zhang Jiewen was born on January 4, 1981 in Guangzhou, China.
  • How many Olympic medals has Zhang Jiewen won throughout her career?
    Zhang Jiewen has won 1 Olympic medal in throughout her career.
  • When did Zhang Jiewen first compete in the Olympics?
    She represented China at the 2004 Olympics.
  • What is Zhang Jiewen's height?
    Zhang Jiewen's height is 5 feet 9″ inches.
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